by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how RIT ranks among other schools offering degrees in compsci.
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RIT was ranked #52 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for compsci majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 39 |
| Best Computer Science Schools | 52 |
| Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools | 58 |
| Best Computer Science Graduate Degree Schools | 59 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rochester Institute of Technology handed out 186 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 189 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 177 students received their master’s degree in compsci from RIT. This makes it the #21 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at RIT is $94,611. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $70,400 for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at RIT, compsci students borrow a median amount of $43,803 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,376 for all compsci majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the compsci program at RIT is $417 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at RIT paid an average of $2,017 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,784 | $55,784 |
| Fees | $880 | $880 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,516 | $15,516 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,700 | $1,700 |
Learn more about RIT tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 186 students earned a bachelor's degree in compsci from RIT. About 17% of these graduates were women and the other 83% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 126 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the RIT compsci bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the RIT Online Learning page.
Of the 163 students who graduated with a Master’s in compsci from RIT in 2022, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 130 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Rochester Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Software & Applications | 224 |
| Computer Information Systems | 134 |
| Information Technology | 114 |
| Information Science | 40 |
| Computer Programming | 27 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.